Kathleen began to notice a disturbing trend. All the books she was reading featured male heroes. As she began to study childhood classics by Dr. Seuss, she noticed the only female characters were negative ones – lazy mothers, gossipy women, or colorless sisters who had no dialog.
Sorry about the lateness of my post…it’s already Monday in some parts of the world. Anyway, I’d like to share a piece of prose that was an exercise from our exclusive email community. That’s why you didn’t see it on Women’s Creative Life Link. So, if you haven’t already signed up for our weekly newsletter, please do today so you don’t miss the next issue. The form is in the right sidebar and says “Want To Bring Out Your Creative Mojo?” The exercise was to creatively express your femininity. And because writing is my main form of self-expression, I chose to share the following…
Have you ever noticed how the most significant events happen when you are not pining or asking for them? This truly incredible phenomenon is what I am grateful for this week.
I love the feeling of starting new projects. That’s likely the reason why I do it so often…even if I shouldn’t. My latest endeavor is a new non-fiction book entitled, Your Best Journey: For Women. It is the first of a series that I plan on doing over the next year.
Please check out my article at Moms to Work. The topic is writing a great cover letter. While you’re there, please read some of her other tips for working moms and those who want to re-enter the job market after being home with babies. This transition can be difficult to say the least. We need all the help we can get. Be well-be beautiful.
Hey, Ladies, check out my guest post over at SonyaFeher.com. The title is Writing With Children – a funny account of my daily writing attempts with a toddler and three teens. I am honored that she has also been inspired by my post to start a regular guest post column entitled Writing With Children.
